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Global antibiotic crisis deepens as some countries overuse medicines while others face shortages

A new global analysis has highlighted a major imbalance in the use of antibiotics, with many countries consuming certain medicines beyond what their populations are estimated to need, while patients elsewhere struggle to access essential treatments. The research examined 186 countries and developed......

Gaza reports surge in chickenpox cases amid worsening health conditions

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip have reported a sharp increase in chickenpox cases, raising concerns about the spread of infectious diseases amid deteriorating health and living conditions. Zaher Al-Wahidi, head of the Health Information Unit at Gaza's Ministry of Health, said that more than......

UN raises alarm over Ebola spread in displacement camps in eastern DRC

The United Nations has expressed growing concern over the spread of Ebola in displacement camps in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where crowded living conditions and limited access to essential services are complicating efforts to contain the outbreak. The UN Office for the Coordination......

WHO warns global cancer cases could nearly double by 2050

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global burden of cancer could rise dramatically over the coming decades, with annual new cases projected to approach 35 million by 2050 if stronger prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies are not widely implemented. According to the......

Canada imposes temporary entry ban on travelers from Congo amid Ebola outbreak

Canada has announced temporary border restrictions targeting foreign nationals who have recently traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, introducing a measure that differs from current guidance issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The new policy, unveiled on Sunday, will prevent......

WHO says nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented through healthier lifestyles

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that a significant proportion of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable lifestyle and environmental risk factors. As the number of people living with dementia continues to rise worldwide, the organization is urging governments......

WHO says nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented through healthier lifestyles

Nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could potentially be prevented or delayed by addressing modifiable health and lifestyle factors, according to updated guidance released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The new recommendations emphasize that governments, healthcare providers, and individuals......

United Nations warns millions of children worldwide remain without essential vaccinations

The United Nations has warned that millions of children around the world remain outside routine immunization programs, despite modest improvements in global vaccination coverage during 2025. According to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, approximately 116 million children......

United Nations warns of worsening crisis in Sudan as cholera spreads and drone attacks intensify

The United Nations has warned that Sudan's humanitarian crisis is deepening as cholera continues to spread while violence, including an increasing number of drone attacks, places additional pressure on civilians and aid operations. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian......